Full question:
Recently my place of employment told us that we had to wear a certain color scrubs or we would get points and then eventually be suspended, first is this legal? Are they supposed to give us an allowance for these uniforms they want us to wear. I am an emergency room technician and they are telling us that we have to wear navy blue and the nurses have to wear seal blue. We are the only department in the hospital that is being enforced.
- Category: Employment
- Date:
- State: New Jersey
Answer:
The legality of your employer's uniform policy typically depends on company policies or a collective bargaining agreement. Employers can set dress codes, including specific colors for scrubs, as long as they are applied fairly and consistently across departments. However, if your department is the only one being enforced, this could raise concerns about fairness.
Regarding an allowance for uniforms, many employers are not legally required to provide financial assistance for uniforms unless specified in a contract or collective bargaining agreement. You may want to review your employment agreement or consult with a labor attorney for specific guidance.
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